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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.58, 264.82 and 175.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.58, 264.82 and 175.06 is: 262.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.58 : 264.82 = 175.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.58/264.82 = 175.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.58x = 264.82 × 175.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.58x = 46,359.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,359.61/176.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.54

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